Quote Originally Posted by rsocor01 View Post
I have used hot glue before to secure a Dupont socket onto a header pin. But, even when I don't use the hot glue the connector never moves. Unless there is a lot of vibration, I don't think the glue is necessary...
Yeah, I've done some light hand tests using new parts; Dupont cable clip and header pin, that clip is relatively firmly secured.

It's mostly to prevent any problems during shipping.

This is for a flight sim controller (switches, LEDs, encoders and pots). Who knows what sort of treatment the enclosure might endure by an "avid gamer". I'd like to prevent problems, especially if a dab of glue will do, and it's in the hands of a hyper kid with an obnoxious parent that will cause me grief for a refund.


Quote Originally Posted by rsocor01 View Post
... I would never use loctite for that. It is too liquid and too strong.
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I've been reading some more on threadlocker liquids, and they're actually designed to seep into threads.

I don't think a 1/2 drive ratchet is gonna be a good idea to get the socket off the header.